Overlooking scalability. Scalability results primarily from open multi-tier
D. Benefit of LMS for E-Learning Organizations
Universities implement a learning management system because they’re committed to con- tinued learning, development and knowledge transfer for students, society, and alumni. Knowledge and expertise is a powerful edge in today’s complex business climate. The use LMS do provide benefit for learning organization see e.g. Robbins, 2002. An LMS has the potential to provide unprecedented value to universities. An enterprise- class LMS enables universities to deploy and evolve content delivery systems at a fraction of traditional costs, further accelerating return on investment.1. Competitive advantage through proprietary knowledge. The fundamental business
advantage for organizations that invest in LMS solutions comes from the ability to create and share internal proprietary knowledge of products, services, and processes.2. Cost reduction. LMS solutions allow for the online delivery of highly customized
learning objects to individuals, based on their unique existing knowledge, expertise, and learning requirements. In traditional training models, the ability to deliver individual learning solutions is impossible due to cost issues. With an LMS solution, every learner in the extended enterprise gets information that they need to increase performance, while the organization eliminates the travel and collateral costs of large- scale training initiatives.3. Accelerated product launches. When a complex product is introduced, sales people,
channel partners, service representatives, customers and others need to be educated in order for a smooth market entry to be achieved. Inefficient and expensive training initiatives can have a negative impact on product rollouts. LMS applications allow for the rapid creation, delivery and evolution of proprietary content in support of product launches.4. Consistent and timely content. LMS applications allow large organizations to
maintain a single delivery mechanism for all enterprise knowledge, which can be used to dynamically transfer knowledge in real-time across the globe. Information is current and consistent, and may be continuously analyzed for its effectiveness in reaching and educating an enterprise-wide audience. The costs of inaccurate or redundant knowledge are eliminated as every individual receives the proprietary content they need to perform at optimal levels. Institutions that have invested in earlier stages of e-learning technology evolution without achieving the desired organizational impact, as well as companies that have yet to invest in e-learning initiatives, are now poised to enjoy substantial business benefits from a learning content management system. An LMS thats linked to learning management sys- tems and other internal applications will become the product of choice and necessity for companies that need to achieve measurable results from their e-learning investments.Parts
» Introduction to Learning Management System (for SEAMEO SEAMOLEC)
» Introduction Introduction to Learning Management System (for SEAMEO SEAMOLEC)
» What is Learning Management System?
» Learning Management System LMS
» Course Management System CMS
» Learning Content Management System LCMS
» Integrating LMSs or CMSs with LCMSs
» Instructors Tool Set for Course Website Development and Management:
» Students Tool Set: The Components and Features of LMS
» Administrator Tool Set : The Components and Features of LMS
» Supports blended learning. People learn in different ways. Some students learn
» Integration with HR. This is especially within the work environment learning
» Administration. The LMS must enable administrators to manage user registra-
» Content integration. Its important for an LMS to provide native support to a wide
» Assessment. Evaluation, testing, and assessment engines help you build a pro-
» Skills management. A skills management component enables organizations to
» Configurability. An LMS should easy to configure to adjust the need and taste of
» Online communities. A community learning or collaboration component supports
» Content management capabilities. By this feature administrators or instructors
» LMS as Supplement The Use of the LMS
» Information Sources of LMS Evaluation
» Known Requirements Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Unknown Future Requirements Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Implementability Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Supportablility Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Cost Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Instructional Competence Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Ease of Use Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Scalability Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Administrative Capability Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Service and Vendor Stability
» Compatibility and Interoperability Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Pricing Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» High Availability and Product Stability
» Security Evaluation Criteria for LMS
» Problems and Trends with LMS
» Advantages of LMSs Introduction to Learning Management System (for SEAMEO SEAMOLEC)
» BlackBoard Inc. http:company.blackboard.net
» Bravo Content Server WebCTUniversal Learning Technologies http:www.webct.com
» Digital Library - Content Server from IBM http:www.software.ibm.comisdig-
» JCollaborate - middleware from Infocal http:www.infocal.com
» ANGEL Learning LMS and ePortfolio: http:www.angellearning.com
» Apple Instructional Management Solution AIMS by Apple Computer:
» author42: http:www.bureau42.defront.php?language=en
» Blackboard which has acquired WebCT: http:www.blackboard.com
» Brinbox: http:www.brinbox.nl
» ClassAct ClassCampus: http:www.ljgroup.com
» Connected Learning: http:www.connectedlearning.com
» Convene Izio: http:www.convene.com
» Desire2Learn: http:www.desire2learn.com
» eCollege: http:www.ecollege.com
» eduX VLE systems: http:www.edux.co.uk
» e-Learning Consulting Learning Management System:
» Embanet: http:www.embanet.com
» eWebUniversity and eWebClassroom: http:www.ewebuniversity.com
» FirstClass: http:www.softarc.com
» Fourpoint Learning: http:www.fourpointlearning.com
» Fronter: http:www.fronter.com
» Gradepoint: http:www.gradepoint.com
» Horizon Live: http:www.horizonlive.com
» IntraLearn: http:www.intralearn.com
» IBM Lotus Learning Management System:
» Inquisiq: http:www.inquisiq.com
» itsolutions its-Learning: http:www.itsolutions.no
» Jenzabar: http:www.jenzabar.com
» Johns Hopkins Center for Technology in Educations Electronic Learning Center:
» Jones Knowledge e-Education: http:www.jonesknowledge.com
» Learn.com: http:www.learn.com
» learn eXact: http:www.learnexact.com
» LearnLinc: http:www.edtlearning.com
» Lotus LearningSpace: http:www.lotus.com
» Macromedia eLearning Suite: http:www.macromedia.comsoftwareelearningsuite
» Microsoft Learning Gateway: Commercial System
» MyCourse.com: http:www.course.com
» MyGrid4Learning: Commercial System
» NauLearning: http:www.naumen.com
» NetDimensions Enterprise Knowledge Platform GoldSilverBronze:
» NetSupport School: http:www.netsupport-inc.com
» OCCAM Learning Management System: http:www.easyi.comOCCAM
» Scholar360 social network - learner management system:
» SumTotal systems formed by the merger between Docent and Click2LearnAspen:
» Studywiz: http:www.studywiz.com
» SyberWorks Training Center Enterprise or Professional:
» TopClass: http:www.wbtsystems.com
» Virtual Campus VLE: http:www.teknical.com
» Virtual-U Suite VU: http:elearningsolutionsinc.com
» Web-4M: http:www.jdhtech.com
» WebCT has been bought by Blackboard: http:www.webct.com
» .LRN Dot LRN: software and a development kit based on OpenACS for supporting
» Adept: http:sourceforge.netprojectsadept
» ATutor: PHP-based, GNU-GPL, course generator. http:atutor.ca
» Bazaar - Open Source Learning Management System. Written in Perl
» Bodington: http:bodington.org
» Bolinos: http:www.med-ia.chmed-iabolinos
» Claroline: http:www.claroline.net
» ClassWeb: http:classweb.ucla.edu
» Colloquia: http:www.colloquia.net
» CoMentor: http:comentor.hud.ac.uk
» COSE: http:www.staffs.ac.ukCOSE
» DoceboLMS: PHP, MySQL-based, SCORM 1.2 compliant, was Spaghetti learning
» Didactor: Java-based, MPL. http:www.didactor.nl
» Eledge: http:eledge.sourceforge.net
» Fle3: ZopePython - based, free software GNU-GPL. http:fle3.uiah.fi
» Freestyle Learning Home 3.0: http:pcwi122.uni-muenster.defslindex.php
» GaneshaLMS: http:www.anemalab.org
» ILIAS: http:www.ilias.deiosindex.html
» Interact: Interact is an Online Learning and Collaboration platform developed by the
» Knowledge Environment for Web-based Learning KEWL: http:kewl.uwc.ac.za
» KEWL.Nextgen: Part of the AVOIR Africa Virtual Initiatives and Resource projects
» LearnWise: http:www.learnwise.net
» learnOnline: http:www.learnonline.org.uk
» Ludwig: named after Ludwig Wittgenstein. http:sourceforge.netprojectsludwig
» Merlin: http:www.hull.ac.ukmerlin
» Mimerdesk: http:mimerdesk.orgcommunityengine.html
» Moodle: PHP-based, GNU-GPL. http:moodle.org
» OLAT: Learning Management System. Winner of MeDiDa-Prix 2000. Java based, de-
» OpenUSS: platform itself and sourceforge site - Java J2EE. http:www.openuss.org
» Sakai: http:www.sakaiproject.org
» Segue: Developed at Middlebury College, PHP-based, GNU-GPL.
» Seaport: developed at Coastline Community College http:dlearning.coastline.edu
» Whiteboard: http:whiteboard.sourceforge.net
» Workforce Connections: http:www.workforceconnections.dol.gov
» Strategic analysis identifies the organization’s business objectives as they relate to
» IT infrastructure assessments provide baseline information about the current
» Cultural readiness assessments help determine an organization’s ability to embrace
» Administrative process analysis maps existing administrative efforts that govern the
» Skirting senior management. If you don’t make a persuasive business case to senior
» Failing to spell out your needs. If you don’t enumerate your needs from the first
» Comparing apples and oranges. Be aware that several tools that are marketed toward
» Excluding IT from the process. If an LMS doesnt fit into your technical environment,
» Focusing more on price than value. Insisting on an excellent costbenefit ratio for
» Overlooking scalability. Scalability results primarily from open multi-tier
» Ignoring LMS interoperability. Some LMSs only work with their own embedded
» Overlooking vendor track records. Don’t bet your purchase decision on a battle of
» Reinforcing old ways. Too many companies buy LMSs that automate the customer’s
» Selecting customization instead of configurability. Custom code is an enemy of
» Competitive advantage through proprietary knowledge. The fundamental business
» Cost reduction. LMS solutions allow for the online delivery of highly customized
» Accelerated product launches. When a complex product is introduced, sales people,
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